Site Reliability Engineer (L5) - Security Engineering

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages.
$100,000 - $720,000
Site Reliability
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS...

Description For Site Reliability Engineer (L5) - Security Engineering

Netflix is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (L5) for their Security Engineering team. This role offers a unique opportunity to be embedded in one of the security teams (Identity and Authentication Security, Platform Security, or Trust & Safety) to drive improvements in reliability and resiliency of critical Netflix infrastructure. The successful candidate will own and advance the operational posture of critical security systems, participate in on-call rotation for Live events, implement best practices, automation, and proactive measures to enhance system reliability. Key responsibilities include building robust service monitoring and observability, reducing human effort through tooling and automation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key requirements:

  • Proven track record in designing, implementing, and operating scalable and reliable infrastructure
  • Experience in analyzing and resolving distributed systems issues
  • Expertise in developing automation tools for monitoring, deployment, and incident response
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, Node.js)
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills

The role supports Netflix's expansion into new areas like LIVE streaming events, Gaming, and Ads. It requires flexible working hours based on live events schedules. The ideal candidate will have a passion for leveraging technology to solve business problems and bring unique experiences to enrich the team's culture and diversity.

Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $720,000, with a choice between salary and stock options. Netflix offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, stock options, and various leave programs.

Netflix values diversity and maintains an equal-opportunity employment policy.

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Responsibilities For Site Reliability Engineer (L5) - Security Engineering

  • Own and advance the operational posture of critical security systems at Netflix
  • Participate in on-call rotation to support security teams during Live events
  • Implement best practices, automation, and proactive measures to enhance system reliability
  • Build robust service monitoring and observability
  • Reduce human effort through tooling and automation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Conduct capacity planning, performance analysis, and system tuning
  • Develop, document, and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans

Requirements For Site Reliability Engineer (L5) - Security Engineering

Java
JavaScript
Node.js
Python
  • Proven track record in designing, implementing, and operating scalable and reliable infrastructure
  • Experience in analyzing and resolving distributed systems issues
  • Expertise in developing automation tools for monitoring, deployment, and incident response
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, Node.js)
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours based on live events schedules

Benefits For Site Reliability Engineer (L5) - Security Engineering

401k
Dental Insurance
Equity
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
  • Health Plans
  • Mental Health support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Stock Option Program
  • Disability Programs
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family-forming benefits
  • Life and Serious Injury Benefits
  • Paid leave of absence programs
  • 35 days annually for paid time off (for full-time hourly employees)
  • Flexible time off (for full-time salaried employees)

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